VTech 5808 User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed

to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, sink or swimming pool).

5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface such as a table, shelf or stand. The

product may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided for

ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by

placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should

never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed

in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your

dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord

may have anyone walking on it.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of

fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an

authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than

specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect

reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.

11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or

electric shock.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service

facility under the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work

by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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Important Safety Instructions

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is

a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.

WARNING: To insure your safety from possible electric shock, only use the
enclosed audio patch cable to record custom ring tones. Do NOT leave the
audio patch cable attached to the handset while charging in its charger.

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Introduction

Your phone is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range.
Your phone is capable of supporting up to a maximum of eight handsets. Using additional
handsets, up to four people can be conferenced on a call (three handsets and the base
speakerphone).

This manual is designed to familiarize you with your cordless telephone. We strongly recom­mend you read the manual before using your phone.

To order additional system handsets (model number 5808), batteries or headsets, contact the
Supplier.

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Parts Check List

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. Base Power Adapter

4. Telephone Line Cord

5. Special Features Guide

6. Quick Start Guide

Base Unit

7. Belt Clip

8. User’s Manual

9. Audio Patch Cord

10. Battery

11. VTech Phonebook Manager CD

12. USB Cable

Battery

Handset

Belt Clip

Base Power Adapter

Telephone Line Cord

User's Manual

(English and Spanish)

Special Features Guide

(English and Spanish)

VTech Phonebook

Manager CD

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USB Cable

Quick Start Guide

(English and Spanish)

Audio Patch Cord

The Handset Layout

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7
8

9

2

3

4

5

6

1. Earpiece

2. USB Cable Jack

3. Headset Jack / Audio

Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm)

4. On/Flash Key

5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)

6. Speakerphone Key

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7. LCD Display

8. Menu/Select Key

9. Softkeys

10. NavKeys(Navigation Keys)

11. Volume Keys

12. Off/Clear Key

13. Microphone

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The Base Unit Layout

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11

2

3

1

4

5 6 8 9

7

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1. Charging LED

2. LCD Display

3. Message LED

4. Speakerphone

5. Softkeys

6. Flash

7. Intercom

8. Volume Key

9. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)

10. Clear

11. Antenna

12. Microphone

13. Telephone Jack

14. DC Connector Jack

15. Spare Battery Compartment

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Setup

Connecting Power to Base Unit

Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of the base
unit.

To outlet

Installation and Charge of Battery

Getting Started

Follow these steps:

1. Remove the battery cover and place
the battery in the compartment with
the metal contacts aligning, as shown
in the diagram.

2. Replace the cover by sliding it
upwards.

3. If the new battery is not already
charged, place the handset in its
base unit, and allow it to charge for a
minimum of 12 hours. After initial
charge, a maintenance charge of
eight hours should be sufficient.

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Setup

Charging of the Handset Battery

The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery. It charges
automatically whenever the handset is in its base. Maximum talk time on fully charged
battery is seven hours, and maximum standby time is four days.

You should charge the battery for a minimum of 12 hours when you first receive your
phone.

Getting Started

You’ll know the battery need charging when:

• The low battery message is displayed:

• The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely

dark and does not activate when you press the keys.

12:00AM

HANDSET1

Low Battery

REDIAL

CALL LOG

IMPORTANT:

1. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they might explode.

2. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Toxic substances may be released,
causing harm to eyes or skin.

3. Exercise care in handling batteries in order to prevent an accidental
short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat.

4. Do not dispose of batteries into household garbage. They should be properly recycled.

5. If the phone will not be used for long periods of time, remove the battery to prevent
possible leakage.

Connecting to Phone Line

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the
bottom of the base unit. Plug the other end of this cord into
the wall jack.

Checking for Dial Tone

After the battery is charged, press /FLASH (on) on the handset. The Phone icon will

appear on the handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.

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Setup

CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with your telephone.

IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF

YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:

1. Choose a central location for your base unit.

2. Install your base unit and accessory handsets
away from electronic equipment, such as personal
computers, television sets and microwave
ovens.

3. In locations where there are multiple cordless
telephones, separate base units as much as
possible.

4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat
sources and sunlight.

5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

Getting Started

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Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature

Power Guard

Your phone uses the spare battery charger in the base unit to provide operational backup in
the event of a power failure. With a fully charged battery in the spare battery charger, you will
still be able to place and receive calls, for up to 2.5 hours.

The spare battery can also be used to replace drained handset battery ensuring uninterrupted
use. The spare battery is optional and purchased separately.

Getting Started

NOTE: When using your phone during power guard mode, audio quality may be compro-

mised due to reduced power availability.

Installation

1. Open the spare battery compartment by pressing on the cover and sliding in the direction
as indicated on the cover.

2. Place the battery in the charger with the metal contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram
below.

3. Replace the spare battery compartment cover. The spare battery charger takes 20
hours to fully charge drained battery.

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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset

Expand your 5858 system by adding accessory handsets. Bring telephone

access to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available!

Your 5858 phone system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additional handsets
(model 5808), contact the Supplier.

The original handset that is shipped with your 5858 system will be automatically
registered to the base. This handset is HANDSET 1.

As you register additional accessory handsets (model 5808) to the system, they will be
assigned extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, etc.

Whenever a charged handset battery is installed, the handset will automatically begin Search-
ing for Base... (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to register the new handset.

The 5808 accessory handset consists of the following:

Getting Started

Handset

Users Manual

(English and Spanish)

Battery

Belt Clip

VTech Phonebook

Manager CD

Charger

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USB Cable

Special Features Guide
(English and Spanish)

Audio Patch Cable

Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset

Setup of 5808 Accessory Handset

1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet.

2. Place the battery in the handset with
the metal contacts aligning, as shown

Getting Started

in the diagram to the left.

3. Replace the battery compartment
cover by sliding it upward.

4. Place the handset in the charger, and
allow it to charge for a minimum of 12
hours. After the initial charge, a
maintenance charge of eight hours
should be sufficient.

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

DC 9V 200mA

MODEL: 5808

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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset

Registration

Your 5858 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additional 5808 handsets
(purchased separately):

Registering the 5808 handset for the first time

After charging, the handset will display registration directions, which
are as follows:

• On the base unit, press MENU, then select REGISTER

HANDSET.

Getting Started

12:00

10 NEW CALLS

AM

BASE SETTINGS

REGISTER HANDSET

• When the base unit shows READY TO REGISTER NEW

HANDSET, press REGISTER on the handset.

READY TO

REGISTER NEW

HANDSET

CANCEL

• The handset displays Registration in Progress.

12:00AM

Registration

in Progress...

• Within approximately 15 – 60 seconds the base and handset

will beep, and the newly registered handset will be assigned
the lowest extension number not previously assigned to
another system handset (1 – 8).

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Handset and Base Indicators

Handset Icons

Icon

Basic Operation

Description

Line In Use Indicator

• On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use.

Hold Indicator

• Flashes when a call is on hold.

Mute Indicator

• Flashes when the handset microphone is muted.

Ringer Off Indicator

• is displayed when the ringer is turned off.

Battery Indicator

• When the handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the
level of charge in the battery, from FULL( ) to EMPTY ( ).

• Cycles (low, medium, and full) when handset battery is charging.

• Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.

Message Waiting Indicator

• Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages. (Service
must be subscribed to through your local telephone company.)

Handset LEDs

LED

Description

On when handset speakerphone is in use.

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Handset and Base Indicators

Base Unit Icons

Icon

MUTE

Base LEDs

LED

Description

Ringer Off Indicator
is displayed when the base ringer is turned off.

Line In Use Indicator

• On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use.

Hold Indicator

• Flashes when a call is on hold.

Battery Indicator

• Cycles (low, medium, and full) when battery is charging in the
spare battery compartment.

• Flashes when the base is under power backup mode (No AC
power is detected).

Mute Indicator

• Flashes when the microphone is muted.

Description

Basic Operation

Message

Speakerphone

Charging

• Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages.
(Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone
company.)

• Flashes when a call is on hold.

• Lights when base speakerphone is in use.

• On when the handset is in its base.

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Handset Menu

Handset Main Menu

Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL. Use the and NavKeys
to select from the seven menu items described below.

NavKeys (Navigation Keys)

Press the and NavKeys to maneuver through the various options in the handset
main menu. Press MENU/SEL to choose the displayed menu item.

Phonebook

Enter and retrieve up to 100 names and phone numbers, each can be assigned a distinctive
ring and image.

Call Log

Review caller ID data, select and dial from the caller ID data .

Intercom

Basic Operation

Talk between handset(s) and base unit (when at least one accessory handset is regis­tered to your base unit), or use to page the handset(s) or base.

Settings

Set the time, change the tone setting, adjust the phone settings, change the language of the
menu prompts or reset all to factory settings.

Sounds

Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on or off, select main ringer tone.

Pictures

Choose from the many preset images or download new images into the handset to be used
as your idle screen (wallpaper) or assign an image to a specific phonebook directory.

Animations

Choose from many preset images to use as your idle (wallpaper) screen or assign as a
distinctive image to a specific phonebook directory.

Use the up and down NavKeys to maneuver to the desired menu option, then press MENU/

SEL to select.

Screen Saver

After 30 seconds of inactivity in idle mode, your handset will go into screen saver mode.
While in screen saver mode, your handset will display a digital clock. To illuminate the
screen and read the clock. simply press the volume buttons on the right edge of the
handset.

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Handset Menu

Phonebook

Enter the phonebook directly from idle mode by pressing the or Navkeys.

— OR —
Press MENU/SEL, then using the and NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then press
MENU/SEL. If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty. The
i 5858 handset can store up to 100 numbers with names in the phonebook directory, along

with a distinctive ring and image for each. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and
up to 16 characters, including spaces.

Each press of a key will cause characters to be displayed as follows:

Number Key Characters (in order)

1 & ’ , . 1

2 ABCab c 2

3 DEFdef 3

4 GHI ghi 4

5 JKLjkl5

6MNOmno6

7PQRSpqrs7

8TUVtuv8

9 WXYZwxyz9

00

*

*

##

Space

Basic Operation

Adding Phonebook Entries

• From the handset idle (off) mode, press the or NavKey.

• Press the NEW softkey.

NOTE: When the phonebook is full and NEW is pressed, Phonebook is full will display
and an error tone will sound.

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Phone Book

Phone Book

is empty

FIND

NEW